Obituaries

Apr 27, 2022

Youngstown – James Lewis "Jim" Ruffalo, 95, of Youngstown, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2022.

Jim will always be remembered for his dedication, generosity and smile.

He was born October 8, 1926 in Youngstown, the son of Anthony and Angeline (Acri) Ruffalo and was a lifelong area resident.

Jim was a proud...

Apr 26, 2022

Youngstown Samuel V. "Sammy" Cianciola Jr., 53, of Youngstown, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 26, 2022.

Sammy will always be remembered for his sense of humor, smile and charming personality.

Sam was born August 11, 1968 in Youngstown, the son of Samuel V. Sr. and Joan (DeLucia) Cianciola and was a lifelong area resident....

Apr 25, 2022

Frederick R. "Rick" Jones, 87, passed away peacefully at Maplecrest Nursing Home on Monday, April 25, 2022.

He was born In Massillon, Ohio on June 25, 1934 to Helen Rossi Jones and Frederick Drexel (Red) Jones.

To say that Rick loved the game of golf would be an understatement.  He was a 1952 graduate of...

Apr 23, 2022

Poland - Paul Richard Bates or "Papa", 73, of Poland, passed away suddenly at his residence on Saturday afternoon, April 23, 2022.

Paul was born December 24, 1948 in Warren, the oldest son of Clarence and Julia (Gayan) Bates and was a lifelong area resident.

Paul was a high school graduate of Warren G. Harding...

Apr 7, 2022

Yousef "Joseph" R. Khoury of Youngstown passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Joe was born on March 2, 1954 in Kafarhay Batroun, Lebanon, the son of Rameh and Linda (Morkos) Khoury.At the age of 20 Joseph immigrated to America.  He settled in the Youngstown area where he owned...

Apr 6, 2022

Boardman - Vincenza DiTommaso, 93, transitioned peacefully at home on Wednesday afternoon, April 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and her parish priest, the Very Rev. Monsignor Michael Cariglio.

She was born in the Abruzzo region of Italy on October 15, 1928 in the small town of Bugnara. Vincenza was the third out of six daughters...

Mar 18, 2022

Hubbard – Delores Rae "Dee" Mills, 91, previously of Austintown, passed away peacefully Friday, March 18, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

She was born July 31, 1930 in Youngstown, the daughter of Walter and Goldie (Gray) Harris and was a lifelong area resident.

Dee was a graduate of Chaney High School and...

Mar 15, 2022

Youngstown - Walter Sardich, 78, of Youngstown, peacefully passed away Tuesday March 15 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Walt, affectionally known as "Jiddo," was born April 26, 1943 in Youngstown, a son of the late Samuel and Ann (Sironovich) Sardich and was a lifelong area resident.

Walt graduated from Chaney High School in...

Mar 11, 2022

Canfield - William Robert "Bill" Sferra, 84, died Friday, March 11, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boardman.

Bill was born in Youngstown on September 6, 1937, the 10th of 11 children to Stephen J. and Mary L. (Modarelli) Sferra. Bill was a 1956 graduate of Ursuline High School and a lifelong resident of the Youngstown area....

Mar 9, 2022

Naples, Florida - Mary Rossi, 87, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday , March 9, 2022, at her home in Naples, Florida, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 15, 1934, to Gregory and Helen Rossvanes. She married the love of her life, Atty. Daniel L. Rossi, on March 6, 1954. Their life...

Mar 7, 2022

Youngstown – Virginia Lee "Jenny" Skarada, 41, of Youngstown, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Omni Manor Health Care, Youngstown.

Jenny will always be remembered for her smile, generosity and sense of fashion where she always dressed with impeccable style.

She was born November 10, 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter...

Mar 1, 2022

Corpus Christi, Texas – Dino Mileto, 64, of Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from a brain aneurysm.

He was born on June 1, 1958 in Youngstown, the son of August and Vincenzina "Gina" (Scaccia) Mileto. Dino grew up in Youngstown and graduated in 1977 from The Rayen High School....

Mar 1, 2022

Streetsboro - Surrounded by her loving family and friends, and after a courageous battle against lupus and breast cancer, Anne Katherine Alfano, 50, of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away on March 1, 2022.

"Anne Kay" as she was known to her family, was born on June 22, 1971, to Joseph and Eleanor (Limongi) Alfano in Youngstown, Ohio. She...

Feb 24, 2022

Boardman – Carol Ann (Curtis) Wilson, 73, of Boardman, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, February 24, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Carol will always be remembered for her smile, generosity, and the way she lived life to its fullest.

She was born October 25, 1948 in Youngstown, the daughter of James and...

Feb 19, 2022

Akron - Victoria "Vicki" Anania, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022.  She was one of 10 children and was preceded in death by her parents Daisy and Dominik Anania and siblings Frank, Russ, Marie, Sam, Tom, John, Nancy, and Pete.  She is survived by her younger brother, Tony Anania.

She leaves behind to hold onto her...

Feb 14, 2022

Canfield - Walter G. DeBald, 83, of Canfield, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.

Walter will always be remembered for his hard work ethic, generosity and kindness that he showed to everyone that came in contact with him.

He was born October 11, 1938 in Youngstown, the son of George S. and Mary L....

Feb 14, 2022

Austintown - Joseph Patrick Gorman, Jr. 80, of Austintown, passed away on February 14, 2022, at Briarfield Manor with his loving family by his side.

Joe will always be remembered for his smile, strong work ethic, sense of humor and generosity amongst so many other wonderful characteristics.

He was born June 16, 1941 in Youngstown,...

Feb 6, 2022

Columbus - Alice M. (Simpson) Scanlon, 99, of Columbus, formerly of Youngstown, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Alice was born August 18, 2022, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late James and Alice Simpson of Youngstown. Alice joins her loving husband of 67 years, James M Scanlon who passed away in 2011, and their son...

Feb 3, 2022

Youngstown – John A. "Jack" Soriano, 66, of Youngstown, passed away on Thursday morning, February 3, 2022.

John was born February 17, 1955 in Youngstown, the son of Jack and Laverne (Cervello) Soriano and was a lifelong area resident.

John graduated from Chaney High School and was a member of St. Christine Church.

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Feb 3, 2022

Youngstown – Carol "Sissy" Wallace, 69, of Youngstown, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, February 3, 2022.

Sissy will always be remembered for her energy, compassion, loving and caring nature. She expressed love that was tangible and had a heart of gold.

She was born March 25, 1952 in Youngstown, the daughter of William and Patricia...